August 20
Events

Aug 20

Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar,
Bothell,
WA.
If you are an employer who is trying to comply with federal and Washington state laws regarding your health plan, this is your chance to talk to both federal and Washington state regulators at the same time in the same place. The US Department of Labor is teaming up with the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner to bring you practical information, helpful tips and clarification regarding Washington and federal health benefits laws. Representatives from the IRS and the Washington Health Benefits Exchange will join us.

Aug 20

Town Hall Meetings to assist nuclear weapons workers,
North Augusta ,
SC.
Officials from the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will host two town hall meetings in North Augusta, South Carolina, to discuss the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) and the medical benefits provided under the program. The town hall meeting presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The information presented at each meeting will be the same.
DEEOIC's Jacksonville district office and Savannah River resource center staff will also be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to assist individuals with the filing of new claims under the EEOICPA and provide claimants with status updates on their existing EEOICPA claims.

Aug 20

Town Hall Meeting to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Shiprock,
NM.
Staff from Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation's (DEEOIC) Denver district office will host a town hall meeting in Shiprock, New Mexico, to provide the public with information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act and the medical benefits available under the program. The town hall meeting presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. DEEOIC's Denver district office and Espanola resource center staff will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to assist individuals with the filing of new claims under the EEOICPA and provide claimants with status updates on their existing claims.

Later This Month

Aug 21

OFCCP - Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulations Update,
Dallas,
TX.
Please join the OFCCP Dallas District Office for an informational presentation regarding Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA regulations affecting Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. OFCCP will explain why the changes were necessary, the effective date, and what it means in terms of implementation. OFCCP will also cover other key changes such as mandatory job listing requirements; the equal opportunity clause, employment advertising, pre and post offer invitations to self-identify; record keeping requirements; benchmarks; and goals. Additional time will be reserved at the end of the event to answer specific questions regarding the information presented and/or related issues.

Open House to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Richland,
WA.
Officials from the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will participate in an open house in Richland, Washington, to notify current and former nuclear weapons workers about the benefits available under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Survivors of qualified workers also may be entitled to benefits. Current and former workers are invited to stop at DEEOIC's table and ask questions about the EEOICPA. Staff from DEEOIC's Seattle district office and Hanford resource center will also be available to assist individuals with the filing of new claims under the EEOICPA and to provide claimants with status updates on their existing EEOICPA claims.

Aug 27

OFCCP: Incentives and Resources for Hiring People with Past Criminal Records,
San Francisco,
CA.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the California Employment Development Department, this event is designed for employers to learn about incentives and resources related to hiring people with past criminal records.
Register online by clicking the "Event Web site" link

Aug 27

Improving Job Opportunities for Georgians with Disabilities,
Warm Springs,
GA.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in partnership with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, the Southeast ADA Center, and the Southeast TACE presents a conference for federal contractors. The conference will provide information and tools to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and to meet the national employment goal for hiring individuals with disabilities.
This conference is for companies, federal contractors, government and community organizations interested in seeking, collaborating and providing services to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Attendees will:
Learn about the latest changes in the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Discover where to find qualified applicants and where to obtain access to consultation and tools for accommodation.
Network and meet national and local service providers and companies seeking to initiate and improve hiring of individuals with disabilities and learn best practices.

Aug 27

Town Hall Meetings to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Spokane,
WA.
Officials from the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will participate in two town hall meetings in Spokane, Washington, to notify current and former nuclear weapons workers about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Survivors of qualified workers also may be entitled to benefits. Staff from DEEOIC's Seattle district office and Hanford resource center will be available at the town hall meetings to assist individuals with the filing of new claims under the EEOICPA and provide claimants with status updates on their existing EEOICPA claims. The town hall meetings will be held at the Spokane Falls Community College in the Student Union Building (#17). The town hall meetings will begin at 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.